First notification on drought mitigation in three days, Maharashtra government to seek Central aid: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state will issue a drought mitigation notification within three days and seek central financial aid. The government plans to provide immediate relief to farmers while following the formal legal process for national disaster funding.
Why it matters
This addresses the urgent economic and humanitarian needs of farmers in drought-stricken regions while navigating federal-state fiscal relations.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday (September 22, 2026) said the first notification related to drought mitigation would be issued in three days.
He said financial assistance would be sought from the Centre even as the State government began extending aid to farmers. “Just declaring drought is not enough. We need to ensure that measures related to drought mitigation [are implemented]. The first notification will be issued in three days,” Mr. Fadnavis told reporters after chairing a Cabinet meeting in Mumbai.
Several parts of Maharashtra, especially Marathwada and Vidarbha, are witnessing drought-like conditions due to a weak monsoon.
The Opposition has demanded that the government declare drought immediately and extend relief measures.
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